GRADUATE PROGRAM

Doctor of Philosophy: Biomechanics

The doctoral program has recently been revised. The current program carries the following requirements:

Prerequisites:

The following pre-requisite courses must be completed before students start their degree programs. It will be assumed in all biomechanics courses that students have necessary knowledge of the following areas.

• Kinesiology:
  • Undergraduate Biomechanics/Kinesiology: 3+ credits
  • Anatomy: 3+ credits
  • Exercise Physiology: 3+ credits
• Math:
  • Calculus & Linear Algebra
  • Students must understand differentiation, integration, multivariable calculus (partial derivatives and extrema), vector algebra, and matrix algebra.
  • Knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, and geometry is assumed.
• Classical Mechanics/Dynamics:
  • Classical Mechanics/Dynamics: 3+ credits
  • Students must understand the basic concepts and principles of classical (Newtonian) mechanics.
• Programming Language:
  • Visual Basic, C, C++, Visual C++, Java, or MatLab.
  • Students must be able to use at least one programming language fluently.

Students will be required to take additional competency courses in their degree programs. These courses will be counted as research tools, which will count toward degree requirements. Students are expected to select a doctoral curriculum committee and hold a committee meeting before the end of their second semester at T.W.U.

Biomechanics Core Courses (required):

• Mechanical Analysis of Human Movement
• Advanced Biomechanics
• Analysis Techniques in Biomechanics I - Motion Analysis
• Analysis Techniques in Biomechanics II - Data Acquisition

Additional/Advanced  Biomechanics Courses:

• Research in Biomechanics I, II, III, IV (required)
• Special Topics:
  • Object-Oriented Programming in Biomechanics
  • Numerical Methods in Biomechanics
  • Qualitative Analysis
  • Biomechanical Modeling
• Independent Studies

Related Studies:

• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Statistics

Admission Requirements:

• A recent GRE score is required. The quantitative portion of the GRE must be at least 650, but 700 or higher is desired.
• Reasonable language skills are expected. International students must demonstrate satisfactory English language skills.
• An interview is required. International students may substitute a video presentation of research for the interview. Contact Dr. Young-Hoo Kwon for additional information.

Visit http://www.twu.edu/hs/kines/g_admission_phd.htm for details of the application procedures.